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We recently invested in new yard tools. The area I'm in has changed over to "electric only", and I was wary because I didn't figure that a battery pack run tool could be worth a fuck. We have a blower (for yard clippings and fluffy snow removal), mower, and weed whacker.

The big selling point of the tools is the batteries are not only very strong, but interchangeable between all tools. The mower battery, on its own, is enough to mow my front and back yard, weed eat the edges, and then blow it all out, with charge to spare. They all have some good power behind them as well, I never miss a gas powered motor using these. On top of it all, the batteries charge within 2 hours using the basic charger. A speed charger can be bought that does it in 15-30 minutes.

Yes, they're expensive, but they're well worth it. No gas, no spark plugs, just plug in a battery and go.

We recently invested in new yard tools. The area I'm in has changed over to "electric only", and I was wary because I didn't figure that a battery pack run tool could be worth a fuck. We have a blower (for yard clippings and fluffy snow removal), mower, and weed whacker. The big selling point of the tools is the batteries are not only very strong, but interchangeable between all tools. The mower battery, on its own, is enough to mow my front and back yard, weed eat the edges, and then blow it all out, with charge to spare. They all have some good power behind them as well, I never miss a gas powered motor using these. On top of it all, the batteries charge within 2 hours using the basic charger. A speed charger can be bought that does it in 15-30 minutes. Yes, they're expensive, but they're well worth it. No gas, no spark plugs, just plug in a battery and go.

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[–] • 5 pts

I've gone all-in on Ryobi. They are "cheap" but so far they do everything I need them to. However, I don't have a lot of yard tools yet. Stuff like a weed wacker and a pole saw.

I like that the batteries are interchangeable so that helps. They apparently make mowers (even a ride on) that is battery powered. Not something I have any interest in at this point but its always an option. I tend to prefer gas for a lot of things.

[–] • 4 pts

You can get adapters to work with different branded tools, at least where they use the same voltage. It's a shame the industry didn't get together and make a common battery standard.

[–] • 3 pts (edited )

Yeah, I'm aware of that. I have a 3d printer and can make my own adapters with a little effort and some soldiering depending on the power pack. It is just a lot easier to stick to one most of the time. With a little effort I can mix and match but that is bad for efficiency and requires more parts.

However, I am ordering some parts to make it so I can convert some of my batteries into something like a mini UPS if needed. (non-perm and removable still). It's nice to be able to have something highly portable that uses batteries you already have.

[–] • 3 pts

I tend to prefer gas too, for reliability. But I don't think I'll ever go back, as long as Ego makes tools. These things are legit.

[–] • 2 pts

Good to know. Ill keep them in mind for the future but ill probably stick for Ryobi for now since I already have a bunch of other tools from them.

[–] • 2 pts

That's the way. They're all the same, only the colors change.

[–] • 2 pts

I have a ryobi lawnmower, just a push mower. It works, battery lasts long enough to cut the front and back lawn. It does feel a bit odd but it dosent stall or choke when the grass is really long unlike my old gas powered mower.

[–] • 1 pt

Yeah, Ryobi used to be talked down on (and still is) but man they're pretty nice to have and be able to swap between. Only a couple different types of cells too. I have a few of their power washers of varying strength, good enough for my purposes

[–] • 1 pt

Yeah, Depending on how often you use things they will last just fine in my experience. That is kind of the point though. Get cheaper tools, use them up. If you need "better" tools then invest in them when you use them enough the cheaper ones wont cut it anymore.